Singapore/Central Business District
From World travel guide
The Central Business District (near-universally abbreviated CBD) is the heart of Singapore. Centered on the mouth of the Singapore River, the south side of the river is a cluster of skyscrapers home to Singapore's many financial institutions, while the north side is filled with British colonial buildings.
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Regions
The Central Business District can be divided into the following areas:
- Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar — once the designated Chinese area of the city and still full of local character, great food and wacky nightlife
- Orchard — surely one of the world's greatest shopping meccas
- Riverside — history and culture by day, wild partying at night
Get in
The CBD lies between the MRT stations of Tanjong Pagar and City Hall on the East-West Line, and between Orchard and Marina Bay on the North-South Line.
Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system charges toll for entry to the CBD during peak hours and applies also to taxis, who will pass the buck to you.
Get around
Cruises on the Singapore River [1] are popular way to see the heart of the city. Stations are scattered on both banks of the river and no reservations are needed. Prices start for S$3 for a simple ride from point A to point B.
See
The bulk of Singapore's historical attractions, plus the rather newer Merlion, are near the mouth of the Singapore River.
Buy
Orchard Road is Singapore's premier shopping district, but do check out Chinatown for more Asian flavors.
Eat
The CBD is the best place in Singapore to sample not just Singaporean food, but food from all over the planet.
Drink
Singapore's nightlife is almost entirely concentrated within the CBD, and within the CBD it's mainly concentrated near the Singapore River, notably Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Mohamed Sultan Rd. fghfhg
Sleep
The CBD has a plethora of high-end accommodation, most of it scattered around Orchard Road.
